Facilities and Construction Project Manager

Leidos is in search of a Project Manager to support the exciting Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) team. This position will perform assignments such as: developing procedures, processes, performance measurement metrics, understanding of subcontractor contract requirements, coordination and preparation of data to support project performance reviews, monthly reporting and maintaining and reporting on project key performance indicators (KPI’s). Additionally, this position will oversee the detailed planning and coordination of project work and the integration of all tasks into a unified effort that minimizes impacts to ongoing operations. This position will also take part in project proposal development, proposal writing, and coordination with subcontractors.

Essential attributes for this position are leadership (people and project), time management, effective communication, attention to detail, contract knowledge and experience managing subcontractors, and computer competences. This position will work across the entire organization and will need to foster a strong teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skillset.

*** Deployment to Antarctica may be necessary at the discretion of management (approximately 3 to 8 weeks/year). The candidate in the position must complete the physical and dental examinations required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. ***

Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date. This process could take up to 4 months.

About the Antarctic Support Contract:

Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:

• Vision:  Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.

• Mission:  To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.

Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines.  The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.

To learn more about the Leidos Antarctic Support contract, click here.

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The Challenge:

• Lead multiple, complex projects and teams through the entire project lifecycle, from planning and initiation, stakeholder identification, design development, project planning, execution and closeout.

• Coordinate and integrate the activities of all project team members and support functions in a matrixed organization. Establish priorities for the project team based on customer and project requirements and holding the project team accountable for all project activities and deadlines.

• Effectively collaborate with all functional areas as required by the project including facilities, operations, information technology & communications, transportation & logistics, engineering, planning & controls, procurement, subcontracts, and finance to achieve an integrated team approach.

• Experience managing facilities and maintenance or construction projects from project proposal submittals and RFI’s, to red-lines, as-builts, and closeout.

• Implement and practice solid risk management including risk identification, continuous risk analysis, mitigation activities and hosting monthly project risk board review meetings throughout the life of the project.

• Perform weekly and monthly schedule and resource analysis to provide accurate project forecasts.

• Perform CAM responsibilities in accordance with ASC policies and project requirements including monitoring execution of project scope to ensure only approved scope is completed, updating labor and cost projects, analyzing project variances and documenting cause, impact and recovery efforts.

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